Nurse (40 Hour) (Third Shift)

State of Connecticut; East Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Employee Retirement System

Medical and dental plans

Sick and personal leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness elig.

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF), is recruiting a Nurse to join the Solnit North Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility in East Windsor, CT. Nurses assess, diagnose and manage mental health conditions, administer medications, and ensure safety for adolescents.

This full-time role operates on the third shift, requiring crisis intervention, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current Connecticut RN license or valid compact license.
• Experience in hospital/psychiatric/child settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently implements the nursing process for individuals, including following physician orders for diet, medications and treatment.
• Performs assessments and monitors patient health status and response to care.
• Administers routine medications and manages drug safety and documentation.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in crisis intervention as needed.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team to plan and evaluate care.

Skills

Nursing skills

Crisis intervention

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

RN license/Registered Nurse

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF), is recruiting a Nurse to join our Solnit North Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) in East Windsor, CT.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Location: East Windsor, CT
• SHIFT: Full-time | third shift
• NOTE: PCN #99925
• SCHEDULE: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM | 40 hours per week | days off for each pay period:
  • Week 1: Saturday/Sunday
  • Week 2: Friday/Monday

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

As a state employee, you will receive benefits, including:

• State Employee Retirement System
• A variety of medical and dental plans
• Sick and personal leave
• The State of CT is an eligible Public Services Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.
• Providing limitless opportunities
• Hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives
• Performing meaningful work and
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance

YOUR ROLE

Our Nurses are trained to assess, diagnose, and manage mental health conditions, providing holistic care that considers the individual, family, and social contexts of the adolescent. They play a key role in administering and monitoring medications, ensuring the adolescent receives the appropriate treatment and managing potential side effects. Vital skills include providing immediate interventions during crises, de-escalating situations, and ensuring the safety of the adolescent and those around them.

More details about this position can be found within the 'Example of Duties' and the class specification.

ABOUT US

At DCF our mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter. Currently we are seeking individuals who are looking to advance their career and make a difference.

Why Join Us?

At the State of Connecticut, we are committed to encouraging a world-class work environment. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a dedicated team that strives for excellence and continuous improvement. You will have the chance to collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to ambitious projects, and improve your own skills and knowledge. Our organization values diversity and inclusion, ensuring every team member feels supported and empowered to succeed.

START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for providing a full range of professional nursing care.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Independently implements the nursing process with individuals including carrying out physician's orders regarding diet, medication and treatment;
• Performs assessments;
• Changes dressings;
• Monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation;
• Reports on physiological and mental health status of individuals;
• Documents nursing interventions on medical records;
• Distributes and maintains records of controlled drugs and ensures their security;
• Maintains records and makes reports;
• Makes decisions in routine cases;
• Instructs individuals, staff and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans and related individual care issues directed towards an awareness and understanding of health/mental health issues;
• Responds to emergencies;
• Maintains availability of medications and supplies;
• Ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment;
• May participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual's treatment or health/mental health care plans;
• May formulate and implement nursing care plans;
• May participate in outpatient clinics and assist in physical examinations;
• May administer routine tests;
• May conduct training;
• May delegate nursing tasks consistent with established protocols;
• May participate in psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation interventions;
• May physically restrain individuals;
• May provide related medical or mental health specialty services;
• May serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of

and ability to apply professional nursing theory, practice and ethics;

current medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects;

medical, therapeutic and psychiatric nursing interventions and methods;

and ability to apply quality standards, procedures and protocols;

and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic difference;

and ability to apply clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approach;

Skills

interpersonal skills;

oral and written communication skills;

Ability to

act as a role model to health care staff by demonstrating and teaching professional behaviors;

learn specialized individual care applicable to work assignment;

listen and provide empathetic assistance to individuals and families in meeting their needs and carrying out prescribed treatments;

develop therapeutic relationships with individuals, and their caregivers;

respond to emergencies;

respond to and seek supervision;

encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride trust and group identity to foster commitment and team work;

analyze and evaluate proper care and treatment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a hospital, regional, institutional, or psychiatric setting.
• Experience working with children in a hospital, regional, institutional, or psychiatric setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut OR hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of the American Sign Language in certain designated positions.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.

CONCLUSION

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.